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auriferous

adjective

/ɔːˈrɪfərəs/

Meaning

Containing or producing gold.

The miners discovered an auriferous vein in the mountains.

gold-bearing, golden, mineral-rich, aurous

barren, nonmetallic

auriferous vein, auriferous soil, auriferous deposits

so absurd or ridiculous that it deserves to be laughed at

Having the shape of an ellipse; also, a style of speech that is concise and sometimes obscure.

Having or maintaining equal or constant temperature.

Characterized by or causing cohesion; forming a united whole.

not needed; unnecessary; superfluous

So slight, gradual, or subtle as to be not easily noticed or perceived.